Cherry Blossom Baseball - (Cherry Blossom Book) by Jennifer Maruno (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>After her family is forced to move by Canada's racist wartime policies, Michiko is the only Japanese kid at school. One nice thing is that she's a hit at the local baseball tryouts. There's just one problem: everyone thinks she's a boy. What is she to do when they find her out -- do as she's told and quit, or pitch like never before?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2016) -- Commended</i><br/> <br/> <b>Is pretending to be someone else the only way Michiko can fit in?</b><br/> <br/> Michiko Minigawa's life is nothing but a bad game of baseball. The Canadian government swung the bat once, knocking her family away from a Vancouver home base to an old farmhouse in the Kootenay Mountains. But when they move into town, the government swings the bat again, announcing that all Japanese must now move east of the Rockies or else go to Japan.<br/><br/> Now in Ontario, Michiko once again has to adjust to a whole new kind of life. She is the only Japanese student in her school, and making friends is harder than it was before. When Michiko surprises an older student with her baseball skills and he encourages her to try out for the local team, she gives it a shot. But everyone thinks this new baseball star is a boy. Michiko has to make a decision: quit playing ball (and being harassed), or pitch like she's never pitched before.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A fast-paced, intriguing read. Highly recommended.-- "Canadian Materials"<br><br>A historically accurate story about being an outsider, family values and the ability of sports to bring people together.-- "School Library Journal"<br><br>Maruno tells an almost uniquely Canadian story as we see how different cultural communities interact, as well as the challenges many first- and second-generation Canadians encounter, issues that are still relevant today.-- "Canadian Children's Book News"<br><br>Michiko is a wonderful character trying to find her place in an often racist Canada, obeying her strict but loving parents, supported by cultural traditions and fiercely passionate about baseball.-- "Resource Links"<br><br>Michiko is endearing, and readers who persevere will rejoice with her victories big and small.-- "Booklist"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jennifer Maruno is a long-time educator. Her debut novel, <i>When the Cherry Blossoms Fell</i>, was shortlisted for the Hackmatack Award and the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers Choice Award. She is also the author of <i>Warbird</i>, <i>Cherry Blossom Winter</i>, <i>Kid Soldier</i>, and <i>Totem</i>. She lives in Burlington, Ontario.
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